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Wing kit completion times

RNB

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I would like to know how long it might take to build the various wing kit components so that I can time my ordering of next kits. If you have actual data or best guess for how long Flaps, ailerons, and the actual wings take to build please share with me. Fuel tanks already handled. First time builder or experienced?

Thank you.
 
Slow build or quick build wings? Our slow build wings took a little over 400 hours, but I always had help. This does not include fitting and finish of the wing tips. Quick build wings should be substantially less. I had completed one other RV partially-built kit. My son was my helper for much of the work, but we had professional oversight at Synergy Air South if we ran into an issue that we couldn't resolve on our own. I would guess 50-100% more time if you are doing this yourself as a first time builder.
 
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Slow build or quick build wings? Our slow build wings took a little over 400 hours, but I always had help. This does not include fitting and finish of the wing tips. Quick build wings should be substantially less. I had completed one other RV partially-built kit. My son was my helper for much of the work, but we had professional oversight at Synergy Air South if we ran into an issue that we couldn't resolve on our own. I would guess 50-100% more time if you are doing this yourself as a first time builder.

Slow or quick? Sort of. I ordered slow, then they started sending me offers for all kinds of things. I KNOW they built my tanks and think they sent factory made flaps and ailerons, but I have only opened it enough to get the inventory paperwork out. That is why I ask this question for each component.

If QB fuse is 6 months, sounds like I need to order.
 
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